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The National Director of Health for Panama has reported the second confirmed autochthonous case of chikungunya virus infection. The case is a resident of the capital district of Rio Abajo who gave no history of travel to a country where chikungunya virus is circulating.
The first autochthonous case of chikungunya virus infection was reported by the health authorities on 23 July 2014.
(Via Prensa Latina News - accessed 27/08/2014)
Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.
